Noble Women at Work
May 21, 2008
“The joy you give me is such that a thousand doleful people
would be made merry by my joy.”
- Beatritz de Dia, Trobairitz.
Further exploration on the theme of the Trobairitz
and what she traditionally did,
brings inspiration in the following link
from Wikipedia,
detailing sample music from the mysterious
Comtessa de Dia, whose rare ancient composition can
be heard here, interpreted by modern singers. Usually
the Trobairitz was of noble birth,
as opposed to her male
counterpart. No doubt she took her role seriously, and
delighted many a court with her
finely schooled voice and
composing skills. To be able to witness such a grand evening
would be a treat, with the beautiful
lamenting tune echoing
off the walls of ancient abbeys or castle halls. There is a coloured
icon medieval image of her in the attached link,
and she certainly
gives all the appearance of
an accomplished noble woman at work.
(copyright Imogen Crest 2008.)
May 21, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Wonderful, Jim and I have been listening. What an interesting topic to delve. Fran
May 21, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Imogen, thank you for educating us on Comtessa de Dia. I appreciate learning about noble women. Genece
May 21, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Noble and creative women, what could be better than that?
Vi
May 21, 2008 at 5:51 pm
The trobairitz are like geisha– witty, charming women who entertain for a living.
May 22, 2008 at 4:07 am
I don’t know a lot about the Geisha, Lori. Could be an idea — if you are into the history of course — to explore them on a blog? Or at the Tavern???? I know they fascinate many, and remember how successful that book was lately and the film.
May 22, 2008 at 4:10 am
Fran! Love that. I liked listening too. Such old, old music, seems like an unearthed treasure from another time, full of fascination. Agree, Ladies, noble and creative, these ladies must have enjoyed their powers.
Found it intriguing that the Comtessa, if I have read this right, was married yet loved another. Perhaps she was able to express emotion more fully because of being so torn?
May 22, 2008 at 6:17 am
Actually I would recommend the novel “Memoirs of a Geisha” (or the movie based upon the book).
May 22, 2008 at 9:12 am
Thanks to your work I feel that the City of Ladies really is taking the shape it was intended to take. It is a joy to learn more about the way these women lived and worked.
May 27, 2008 at 3:12 am
That’s great, Heather!!